Qiuju gave a forced smile, her face still bearing the traces of freshly shed tears, which by now had crystallized into frost, making her look rigid.
"Many thanks to the young master and the elderly lady for standing up for us."
Qiuju made to kowtow, but Elder Lin waved her off.
"Enough, if you're pleading for them, it's your own family matter. I have no desire to meddle in it anymore."
Having said those words, Elder Lin gave a sigh as she glanced at the little Wenwen beside her then walked away, followed reluctantly by her two sons.
Upon their departure, the couple of the Tian family's main branch breathed out in relief. Ms. Tian shot Tian Heng a glance, then humphed and walked out of the room.
If only he had cleaned all the seal oil from his body, he might not have been discovered!
Seeing her exit, contempt spread on the faces of the onlookers. Many exaggerated their voices as they spoke to those beside them, poking fun at her.